Tides Today & Tomorrow in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ.
Next low tide : 9:45 pm (1.1 ft)
Next high tide : in 3h 31m at 3:30 pm (4.7 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:52 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (62% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8535962
Common Questions About Tides

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides - Dec 1983

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu5:145.35:304.611:150.011:26-0.36:594:38Waning Crescent1Thu
2Fri6:025.56:214.512:09-0.27:004:38New Moon2Fri
3Sat6:485.77:094.412:12-0.312:58-0.37:014:37New Moon3Sat
4Sun7:325.77:544.212:56-0.31:44-0.37:014:37New Moon4Sun
5Mon8:145.68:374.11:37-0.22:28-0.27:024:37New Moon5Mon
6Tue8:545.59:203.92:170.03:10-0.17:034:37Waxing Crescent6Tue
7Wed9:355.210:043.72:560.23:540.17:044:37Waxing Crescent7Wed
8Thu10:175.010:513.53:370.54:410.37:054:37Waxing Crescent8Thu
9Fri11:024.711:403.44:210.75:290.47:064:37Waxing Crescent9Fri
10Sat11:484.45:120.96:160.57:074:37First Quarter10Sat
11Sun12:313.412:364.26:061.07:020.67:084:37First Quarter11Sun
12Mon1:223.41:264.07:011.17:470.67:084:37First Quarter12Mon
13Tue2:173.52:223.88:021.18:340.57:094:38First Quarter13Tue
14Wed3:123.83:193.89:041.09:210.47:104:38Waxing Gibbous14Wed
15Thu4:004.14:123.810:010.810:050.27:104:38Waxing Gibbous15Thu
16Fri4:444.45:003.810:520.510:480.07:114:38Waxing Gibbous16Fri
17Sat5:274.85:473.911:410.211:32-0.27:124:39Waxing Gibbous17Sat
18Sun6:115.26:364.012:30-0.17:124:39Full Moon18Sun
19Mon6:565.57:254.012:17-0.31:17-0.47:134:39Full Moon19Mon
20Tue7:435.78:144.11:03-0.52:04-0.57:144:40Full Moon20Tue
21Wed8:305.89:034.11:50-0.62:52-0.67:144:40Full Moon21Wed
22Thu9:195.79:564.02:39-0.53:42-0.67:154:41Waning Gibbous22Thu
23Fri10:115.510:534.03:31-0.44:36-0.57:154:41Waning Gibbous23Fri
24Sat11:075.311:544.14:30-0.25:33-0.57:164:42Waning Gibbous24Sat
25Sun12:064.95:35-0.16:29-0.47:164:42Third Quarter25Sun
26Mon12:544.21:064.66:410.17:25-0.37:164:43Third Quarter26Mon
27Tue1:574.32:104.37:490.28:22-0.37:174:44Third Quarter27Tue
28Wed3:014.53:174.08:590.29:19-0.27:174:44Waning Crescent28Wed
29Thu4:014.74:183.910:040.110:13-0.37:174:45Waning Crescent29Thu
30Fri4:544.95:123.811:02-0.111:02-0.37:184:46Waning Crescent30Fri
31Sat5:435.06:033.711:55-0.211:47-0.27:184:47Waning Crescent31Sat
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8535962)

Common Questions About Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ today?

Slack tide in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is approximately 6:37 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ?

Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 62% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ?

Tide predictions for Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ?

Tide data for Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is sourced from NOAA Station #8535962. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8535962.

What is the moon phase in Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ tonight?

Tonight the moon over Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ is First Quarter (62% illuminated). This places Cape May (Atlantic Ocean), NJ in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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